Team news: Real Madrid v Man United

Team news for Real Madrid match in Houston

Wednesday 26 July 2023 12:12

Manchester United will face Real Madrid in a mouthwatering pre-season clash at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

The 01:30 BST kick-off (19:30 local time) is part of the Soccer Champions Tour exhibition series and is being shown live on MUTV.

There could be a first chance to see Andre Onana represent the Reds, following his move from Internazionale, with the keeper joining in training with his new team-mates out in the States.

Tom Heaton kept goal and earned a clean sheet with an impressive display in the 2-0 triumph over Arsenal in New Jersey on Saturday.

Anthony Martial is working his way back to fitness and was all smiles in our photos from the latest sessions, suggesting he may be close to some first action of the pre-season.

Although Erik ten Hag and Amad have indicated that the young winger's injury that forced him off against the Gunners is not too serious, it is likely the Ivory Coast international is a doubt to participate against Carlo Ancelotti's side.

Facundo Pellistri replaced Amad in New Jersey, and Donny van de Beek will be hoping for some minutes after scoring the winner against Lyon but remaining on the bench at the weekend.

Fred was not on the flight out to the US due to a personal issue, while Anthony Elanga travelled back to England to complete a move to Nottingham Forest.

REAL'S TEAM NEWS

Madrid were at their powerful best when coming from behind to beat AC Milan 3-2 in Pasadena on Sunday, in their only tour match so far.

Federico Valverde (2) and Brazil star Vinicius Jnr scored the goals and England international Jude Bellingham impressed for his new club.

Another summer signing, Turkish hot prospect Arda Guler, did 'targeted work' in their latest session, according to the club's official website, which may mean he is not fit enough to feature against United.

Former Newcastle United and Stoke City striker Joselu could lead the line following the departure of legendary marksman Karim Benzema to Al-Ittihad.

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